I got this chapter out a lot quicker than I thought. Thanks for the reviews I got on the last chapter.

OH MY GOSH!!! I am So stupid!!! I just realized that Edward's Volvo got smashed up! How could he have had it in the last chapter??!!! I'm Really sorry!!! Let's just say that he got a new one…

Chapter 11: Lil' Bub

~Bella's point of view~

It was now September. I had to explain to Edward our college conditions. Even though he remembered most of the past eleven months he still forgets things from time to time. The doctors said it would be this way for the rest of his life.

I told him that we both had been accepted to Washington State and would begin school on the fourteenth of this month.

"What am I majoring in again?" He asked hesitantly.

I wrapped my arms around his shoulders and told him that he wanted to be a doctor, just like his dad. I also told him that I was majoring in journalism. He looked at me funny.

"Why journalism? You never liked writing." Hearing this almost made me cry. I told him that since the beginning of our senior year, I had been working on a book and wanted to become a writer for a newspaper in the beginning and work my way up. He'd forgotten this.

"Wow," He covered his face with his hands and then looked me dead in the eye. "I'm sorry. Will you at least tell me what it's about?"

I blushed. I couldn't tell him what my story was about. Not yet. "I'm not going to tell you. You'll just have to wait until it's in print." I smiled smugly and kissed him.

~September 13th: Bella's birthday, Edward's point of view~

Today is Bella's birthday. And I think she forgot. She's been engulfed in college preparations and many other things. I feel bad because I am part of what's making her so stressed lately. I keep forgetting things and she has to remind me. I feel terrible and like an idiot. So, today I'm giving her one of the few things that I actually can give her: A birthday lunch at our spot.

Our spot was a special place in the woods near my house. We found it when we were about ten. We never told anyone about it and ever since it has been 'our spot'.

~A stressed out Bella's point of view~

On my way home from my part-time job at Newton's outdoor store, in my old well used truck, I stopped at the post office and mailed the last of Edward and I's admittance papers. After that, I went to the store to pick up some groceries. Then it was time to head home and cook supper for Charlie. I wasn't sure what he'd do after I left for college.

Edward and I were leaving for college tonight. We weren't able to get dorms close to each other, but that was okay. The only time we'd actually be in them would be to sleep and maybe for homework. I had that feeling that I was forgetting something.

I was busier than ever. And I felt bad for Edward. We hardly got to spend any time together anymore. I kept telling myself that after we get settled in at college, things will get better.

I pulled up outside Charlie's house. I was surprised because Emmett's Jeep was there along with Edward and Carlisle's cars. Charlie's cruiser was parked in its usual spot.

I parked my truck and gathered the groceries from the bed of the truck. Edward must've heard me pull up because he came outside.

"Let me help, babe." He took all but one bag from my hands. I could've easily carried them – they were only three bags – but I knew that arguing with Edward over politeness is a lost cause.

He carried the bags up the porch and I followed behind him. I was expecting him to open the door, but instead he stepped aside and took the bag out of my hands. This confused me. I just brushed it off as Edward being Edward and opened the door.

I was immediately bombarded by shouts of "Surprise!" from all around me. At first I had no idea what was going on. Then I saw the 'Happy Birthday, Bella' banner hanging above the archway to the dining room and felt like an idiot. I had forgotten my own birthday.

I noticed that everyone was there. Emmett and his girlfriend Rose, Alice and Jasper, Edward's parents, Charlie, and my longtime friend Jacob Black. I was thrilled to see everyone. The last time we were all together like this was at graduation. The only people missing were my other friend – whom I dearly missed – Seth, and Renée and Phil.

"Ohmigosh!" I exclaimed. The closest person to me was Emmett. I leaned my head on his chest. I tried to hide my blush. He wouldn't have it.

"Why, is my Little Baby Bella blushing?" He pretended to be astonished. I just blushed more at the nickname. It was one that Emmett made up when we were younger. He always used it because he knew it annoyed me. For short he would call me Lil' Bub.

Everyone laughed. I was then passed around the room getting happy birthdays from everyone. Today I was officially nineteen years old.

The rest of the afternoon was spent eating birthday cake and opening gifts. I got a t-shirt from Emmett that said "Feel free to pick on me. I'm a freshman in college." on the front and "Kick Me" on the back. I couldn't help but laugh. There would be no way in hell that I would ever be caught dead wearing that shirt.

I received a new laptop from Charlie and my mom, Esme and Carlisle bought a beautiful bracelet for me. I didn't even want to know the cost of it. I would go mad if I did know. Alice and Jasper gave me $500 in cash. I told them it was too much but they wouldn't take it back. They said it would be a head start on tuition. Before I could argue back, Edward took a hold of my hand.

"Come with me, Bella." Edward said. He looked to everyone else. They were all smiling.

"Hold on one second." I turned around to face everyone else. "You all know something that I don't."

Charlie crossed his arms over his chest. "I have no idea what you mean, Bells." He was still smiling.

I just sighed and followed Edward outside. We climbed into his Volvo and starting driving.

~A nervous Edward's point of view~

I started driving toward my house. I only had a few hours before we had to leave for the dorm. I didn't even want to think about the move-in nightmare that was still to come tonight.

I sped up a little. I wanted as much time with my Bella as possible.

"Edward, where are we going?" she asked me.

I smiled. "Just let me surprise you." I pleaded.

She pouted but I could tell that she loved it.

I had my present for her in my pocket. It felt like a heavy weight.

~Bella's point of view~

We ended up at Edward's house. It was about 4:30 in the afternoon and the sun was getting lower. I hoped he hadn't forgot that we had to leave for the dorms soon.

I got out of the car and started walking toward the house.

"Bella?" Edward said. I turned around. He was walking in the opposite direction.

"Where are you going?" I asked him.

He walked over to me and took my hand. "Just trust me and follow me." He smiled that amazing crooked smile that I loved. I let him lead me into the woods.

We walked for about ten minutes before I realized where we were headed. "Edward?"

"Yeah?"

"Are we going to our spot?" I asked him.

He chuckled. "Yes." I smiled at my cleverness.

Eventually the small meadow appeared. I hadn't been here in almost three years. I missed this place so much and I didn't even realize it. I let go of Edward's hand and ran out into the open area. I stood in the pasture and closed my eyes. The smell of the flowers, the heat of the sun, and the sound of the trees in the wind was home to me. Its familiarity almost made me cry.

"Bella?" Edward said. I didn't open my eyes. I could hear the smile in his voice. He walked up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. He chuckled. "Bella, open your eyes. There's something I want to ask you."

I smiled and turned in his arms so he was holding me against his chest. "Yes, Edward?" I said. I was completely happy here.

Edward suddenly seemed very nervous. He hugged me and kissed my forehead. I looked up at him. I was full of curiosity and wonder.

My heart sped up and I gasped as Edward knelt down on one knee in front of me. He took both my hands in his and looked me straight in the eyes. "Look, I can guarantee there will be tough times. I guarantee that at some point, one or both of us is going to want to get out of this thing. But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine, I'll regret it the rest of my life. Because I know in my heart, that you're the only one for me."

My mouth was hanging open. I tried to comprehend what he was saying. I looked for words. "W-what are you saying?"

He stood up but kept my hands in his and our eyes locked. "Bella, love, I'm asking you to marry me."

I had absolutely no clue that this was going to happen. I just started typing and that's what came out. Oh, and by the way, that proposal is the one from Run Away Bride. I love that movie.

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~Kelli(jellyjo2014)~